With the 2024 season in the rear-view mirror, it's time to list the cream of the crop ofย AFLย talent.
We've compiled a list of the top 50 players in the competition, assessing each candidate on a subjective mix of their 2024 production, career pedigree, and future projection.
Ranking an exclusive list ofย AFLย stars has never been more difficult. Each team is littered with candidates on all lines and different players press their case for All-Australian recognition every week.
A plethora of genuine stars have not even made the cut inside the top 50, a handful of names have been included despite interrupted campaigns, while a few have been featured ahead of their time.
SEE: TOP 50 AFTER 2024 (50-41)
Here is the second edition (40-31) of our top 50 AFLย players right now...
1. 40 - Andrew Brayshaw
Brayshaw's 2024 campaign flew under the radar as he played second fiddle to the emerging talent of Caleb Serong, as well as Hayden Young toward the end of the season.
Still, he forms part of one of the league's best midfield ensembles, now bolstered by the addition of Shai Bolton.
With his contract up next season, speculation about a potential homecoming to Victoria will heat up throughout 2025.
Brayshaw's well-renowned work rate and skill position him to explode next season as he ticks over 25 years of age, and he'll be one of the absolute key players in Fremantle's path to finals success.
